Mehndi MadnessTM Blog
KrysteenIt has become more common in the last decade that people go on vacation and get a “henna” tattoo, only to find the outcome is a burned scar left from the design. This is because black “henna” is not actual henna, it is made with a chemical dye called para-phenylenediamine (PPD), which causes blistering, open sores, and scarring. Black henna can even have fatal consequences if someone has an allergic reaction to it too.
Mehndi Madness makes a point to highlight the dangers of this product as it could be life threatening. We try to educate the public that it is not true henna, however, there is a product called Jagua, a safe and natural product that has a color close to black.
In an article posted by Daily Mail in February, it recounts the story of a woman who went on vacation in the Dominican Republic and got a $10 black “henna” tattoo. She was left scarred after the design began to blister and swell cause so much pain, she was taken to the hospital. To read more about this woman’s story follow this link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8051193/Woman-28-10-henna-tattoo-vacation-Caribbean-scarred.html
